Zilpha Keatley Snyder Treasury Volume One

Nine novels from a three-time Newbery Honor author whose "tales of wonder, mystery, and suspense beguiled two generations of children and young adults"

Blending realism and fantasy, Zilpha Keatley Snyder was a master at drawing young readers into mesmerizing worlds. Collected in one volume, here are some of her most memorable and beloved novels.

The Velvet Room

explores ranch life for a child of a former migrant worker.

Cat Running

offers a unique glimpse into one girl''s experience when her family takes in a malnourished, barefooted "Okie" during the Depression.

Song of the Gargoyle

thirteen-year-old Tymmon befriends a strange and enchanted forest creature.

The Trespassers

a boy and his sister discover a secret hideaway in a deserted mansion—and maybe a ghost.

Fool''s Gold

a group of teens discover a map that leads them through dangerous, abandoned gold mines.

This treasury is a perfect introduction to the novels of one of the most revered figures in children''s literature.